What was a common result of colonial powers on local cultures?
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The question is asking about the impact colonial powers had on local cultures, specifically seeking to identify a common result from the given options. It's focusing on the effects of colonization on cultural practices and traditions.
Answer
Colonial powers segmented societies along racial lines and forced abandonment of traditional cultures.
A common result of colonial powers on local cultures was the segmentation and division of societies along religious and racial lines, and the imposition or forcing of colonized peoples to abandon their traditional cultures.
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A common result of colonial powers on local cultures was the segmentation and division of societies along religious and racial lines, and the imposition or forcing of colonized peoples to abandon their traditional cultures.
More Information
Colonial powers often disrupted local cultures by imposing foreign legal, educational, and religious systems. Many indigenous practices and languages were suppressed or lost. This cultural imposition led to long-term social and cultural challenges for the colonized regions.
Tips
Confusing the spread of culture with cultural erosion: while colonialism did spread cultural elements like language, it often led to the erosion or alteration of indigenous cultures.
Sources
- The Impact of Colonization - SUNY US History - courses.lumenlearning.com
- Colonialism - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Colonialism facts and information - National Geographic - nationalgeographic.com
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